KPD: One driver was alert, one wasn’t

A concerned motorist and a drug expert from Bergen County figured in the arrest last week of man thought to…

19 cars burgled over 5 days: NPD

Nutley Mayor and Police Commissioner Al Petracco and Police Chief Thomas Strumolo are warning residents to lock their cars at all times…

UPDATED 2/2: NA man charged with murdering wife with hammer, reports say

A North Arlington man has been charged with the first-degree murder of his wife, in the…

After 25-plus years as crossing guard, Betty Regan hangs up her stop sign

KEARNY — For 25 years, if you passed by the intersection of Kearny Ave. and Halstead…

Kearny hires 8 new firefighters

KEARNY – Kearny has hired eight new firefighters. All positions are being financed for a two-year…

KPD: Well, at least he wasn’t driving

On Jan. 25, the Monday after the blizzard, when excess snow still made driving problematic, Kearny…

Kearny police settle contract

KEARNY – Members of Kearny’s police unions scored 11 promotions through the ranks and got new…

Photos from Kearny crossing guard Betty Regan’s retirement ceremony

Coming in this week’s edition of The Observer, we’ll have a story about the retirement of…

KPD: You’re on ‘Candid Camera.’ Don’t smile.

Three female employees of Walmart were arrested Jan. 14 after one of them allegedly used a cell phone to film…

Charges filed after pedestrian struck: HPD

HARRISON –  A Harrison man was struck by an auto while walking home Sunday night, Jan. 17, police reported. HPD…

Defrauded for game tix, tour, gas: NPD

A resident whose credit card was fraudulently used to buy tickets to a WNBA game reported the crime — and…

Teen charged in armed robbery: KPD

KEARNY –  A 17-year-old Kearny youth was arrested and charged with armed robbery, unlawful possession of a firearm and possession…

They are appreciated

KEARNY –  Kearny’s newest police recruits, with tutelage by veteran cops, are undertaking patrol duties on local streets after having successfully…

KPD: Roundabout route from Walmart to jail

Two shoplifting suspects who fled Walmart by car were arrested Jan. 10 after being nabbed on the Newark side of…

Bostonian may have stolen Nutley resident’s credit card information: NPD

A Nutley resident’s credit card was used to make several purchases in Massachusetts, including at a Target just outside Boston’s Fenway…